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Any diving environment that does not allow direct vertical access to
the surface is called an overhead environment and is not advised for
recreational scuba divers. - answer True
When planning to dive in a new area all of the following are
recommended sources of information except __________. - answer
somebody sitting at the local pub
A thin zone in freshwater lakes where the warm surface water
changes rapidly to a colder, deeper layer is called _____. - answer a
thermocline
The underwater back-and-forth movement of water felt when diving
close to shore is called ____________. - answer surge
Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction between the Earth,
Moon, and the Sun. - answer True
A line floating behind an anchored boat provides a safe place to
grab if you surface behind the boat. That line is called a ___________
line. - answer trail
All of the following are types of currents except __________________. -
answer transitional
,To escape a rip current you should swim toward the shore. - answer
False
Most injuries from aquatic animals are due to their aggressive
nature and are generally unprovoked. - answer False
Responsible underwater hunting involves all of the following except
_______________. - answer taking more game than you can use
Collecting artifacts from shipwrecks is encouraged as it helps clean
up debris from the ocean floor. - answer False
You should only collect shells that are empty...meaning no animal is
living in them. - answer True
Sea turtles often mistake plastic bags as jellyfish, eat them, and
unfortunately, die. - answer True
Diving in kelp forests is a unique experience that is often found off
the coast of ________________. - answer California
Drift diving is a particular feature of diving the reefs off of
__________________. - answer Cozumel, MX
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypothermia? - answer
sweating
The first step to solving a problem underwater is to
___________________. - answer stop what you're doing
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heat exhaustion? -
answer shivering
, If your skin is dry and hot to the touch you may be suffering from
________________, which is a life-threatening condition. - answer heat
stroke
To relieve a cramp in your calf you should vigorously pull on the fin
tip as you straighten your leg. - answer False
Flashlight failure on a night dive or stirred up sediment can lead to
sensory deprivation. - answer True
A stuck power-inflator mechanism can lead to an over-inflated BC,
which can be dangerous because...? - answer it can cause an
uncontrolled ascent
If you get entangled in fishing line and your buddy can't help you
then you can remove your scuba unit, free the entanglement and
put the unit back on. - answer True
One way to reduce the likelihood of seasickness is to go below deck
in a darkened room. - answer False
If your dive buddy is having problems at the surface, you should do
all of the following except____________. - answer swim up close and
hand them your air supply
DAN is a worldwide emergency network that provides assistance to
divers. DAN stands for ____________. - answer Divers Alert Network
The first rule of first aid is to "Do minimal harm." - answer False
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